A flowering of African American art and culture in Harlem whose legacy continues today
c. 1890 - 1945
A flowering of African American art and culture in Harlem whose legacy continues today
c. 1890 - 1945
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Aspiration was one of only two panels to survive the Texas Centennial where it pointed to a future that transcended the racism of the day.
Lawrence captures the vitality of Harlem and highlights the advancements in medical care for and by people of color.
Lawrence carefully documents the migration of African Americans from the agricultural South to the industrial North.
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
While the movement of her body, buoyancy of her drapery and beating of her wings reflect the energy characteristic of the Hellenistic era, the artist and patron remain unknown. Learn more about this sculptural masterpiece with the President and CEO of the Musée du Louvre.